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> I received a Le Creuset grill pan for Christmas this year, but I'm
> trying to decide if I should 1) exchange it for the Cuisinart
> "Griddler" panini maker (that does much more than panini) or 2) get the
> Le Creuset panini press that matches the grill pan I already have (it's
> like the bottom of the grill pan, but you put it on top of whatever you
> are cooking in the grill pan itself).
>
> The appliance seems very convenient, but I don't like the idea of
> having yet another device to store. The grill pan and press looks
> nicer sitting on shelf, but I think it would take considerably longer
> to cook with and to clean.
>
> Does anyone have any thoughts about the utility of either one?
> Thanks!
>
> C
>
I have the Cuisinart Griddler but have used it only once so far. It cleans
up real easy but it splatters a bit on the counter when cooking burgers. The
grills come off easy for cleaning or switching to the flat grill. It really
looks good and has a great quality build about it.